HeyGen rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Rate limits, context window, message limits, file upload caps and image generation limits - all HeyGen plans compared.
HeyGen usage limits by plan
| Avatars | 1 avatars | Personal avatar |
| Watermark | Yes | Watermark on free videos |
| Videos Per Mo | 1 videos | 1 free video per month, max 1 min |
| Commercial Use | Yes | Commercial license included |
| Avatars | 3 avatars | Personal avatars |
| Videos Per Mo | Unlimited videos | Unlimited video generation |
| Team Seats | 5 seats | Included seats, add more as needed |
| Avatars | Unlimited avatars | Custom branded avatars |
| Videos Per Mo | Unlimited videos | Unlimited videos |
What happens when you hit HeyGen's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
HeyGen limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. HeyGen uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from HeyGen's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
HeyGen limits - frequently asked questions
What is the HeyGen message limit?
HeyGen message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does HeyGen have a file upload limit?
Yes, HeyGen enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do HeyGen limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many HeyGen limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit HeyGen's rate limit?
HeyGen will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.